In the early 18th century, a fort was built here by Fareer bin Rahhal.

[2][1] The fort was used for defense and the residence of Shaikh Salman bin Al Fateh.

[1] In the 19th century the fort was a residence for Sheikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Fateh and then it was inherited by his grand children.

Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, who ruled Bahrain from 1869 to 1932, was born in this fort.

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